> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1824133-digital-design-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1824133-digital-design-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # digital design engineer - **Company:** Connexion Systems & Engineering - **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $218,400.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Computer Programming, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Software Prototyping, Software Tools, Signal Processing, Subversion, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Git, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.csetalent.com/index.smpl?arg=jb_apply&POST_ID=14152160 ## About the Role 1. Strong VHDL (preferred)/Verilog firmware development experience to include VHDL development, simulation, synthesis, and timing closure – A skills test will be given to potential candidates 2. Strong experience with Xilinx FPGAs, Zynq SoC architectures, and Vivado 3. Experience with Rapid software prototyping VHDL code 4. Experience with scripting languages (TCL, Bash, Python, etc) 5. Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc) 6. Experience with revision control (GIT) 7. Experience with embedded SoC architectures (DSP + ARM) and embedded software (DMA interface, etc) 8. Strong Matlab analysis skills tailored to wireless digital communications and using it as a golden model 9. Experience implementing DoD waveforms 10. Signal processing experience, in particular turbo encoders and decoders Preferred Skills: 1. Strong understanding of fundamentals of wireless digital communications systems and all PHY processes from “data in” to “baseband I/Q out” – Be able to clearly articulate the function of all digital blocks in a typical communications chain (encoders, modulators, correlators, etc.). Preference will be given to candidates who have implemented and deployed real systems 2. Experience integrating FPGA code into infrastructure and hardware to include JESD-204B interfaces Education: Bachelor's degree required. -Interim clearance is acceptable for the start of the position -This position will be onsite 60% and remote 40% of the time. Onsite vs remote capabilities may fluctuate with project demands. Candidate should be local to Lexington for the start of the position. -Interview process will be two round of interviews via Zoom.  Must Have Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Yes Design Experience creating and maintaining accurate and detailed design files 6 years Experience with complex, high-speed HDL based implementations of algorithms 6 years Electrical/Electronics Xilinx FPGA 6 years Xilinx RFSoC experience 3 years Experience Test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, power supplies, data acquisition) 6 years Hardware Firmware 6 years Hardware Design 6 years Programming FPGA Programming 6 years VHDL / Verilog 6 years Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing (Analysis and/or Implementation) 3 years Software Configuration Management Tools (GIT, SVN) 6 years Software Tools Vivado Software Experience 6 years Systems System Simulation 6 years Nice to Have Experience Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance) Yes  ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)